Woke up at 515 and had a clif bar and cup of coffee for breakfast. Already had my rack on the car so racked mine and my dads bikes. I live 3 miles from the start so he met me at my house around 615 and we headed to the race.

Event warmup:

Splashed around in the warm water a little. Didn't really warm up other than a little light stretching.

Swim

22m 8s

1640 yards

01m 21s / 100 yards

Comments:

Started the "special" categories 3 minutes behind the women and 6 minutes behind the men. I've debated coming out of clyde, although I clearly earn it, and doing age group for this reason. Half way to the first turn buoy I caught a large pack of the women. Shortly after the first turn and I was passing the BOP men. By the second turn I was with the MOP men. All things considered I had a strong swim but had nobody to draft off.

What would you do differently?:

I went out to the first buoy hard then coasted on long strokes the rest of the way. The water was much clearer than normal which made getting into packs not such a big deal. Normally can't see people until you're running into them. Had a good swim and did the time I expected

Transition 1

01m

Comments:

Would like transitions to be under a minute. Took a sec to take a jab at a buddy doing the sprint that came into transition with me.

What would you do differently?:

I guess just move a little quicker. Not really disappointed with this T1 time

Bike

1h 05m 27s

24.85 miles

22.91 mile/hr

Comments:

I was happy with my time. I was hoping for 22mph and accomplished that. Seeing as I was 51st overall in the bike this is still obviously a major training point for me but still I'm making progress

What would you do differently?:

Have bigger leg muscles

Transition 2

01m 24s

Comments:

Got to dismount behind a sprint participant who took his time getting into T2. The official literally had to remind him there were other people behind him. No a huge deal but slowed me a bit getting into transition. Ran past my rack even though I marked it with a red shoelace. I'm convinced I'll miss my rack at least once a race. Socks and shoes on, took a caffeinated gel, and I was out.

What would you do differently?:

Move quicker. I really want to go under a minute a transition and felt like I somehow wasted 30 seconds here.

Run

42m 38s

6.21 miles

06m 52s min/mile

Comments:

Had a good run. Wanted to go at a 6:45 pace but after doing 6:43 my first mile knew that was wishful thinking. Backed off to 6:55 and held pretty steady. Water is usually provided every mile. This time it was at 1.25,3,and 4.75 so there was a lot less that I had anticipated. I can only take small amounts when running so ideally would have liked a couple more if for nothing else than to dump on my head.

What would you do differently?:

Nothing really. Felt I ran a pretty strong 10k after my bike. Continuing to get stronger and setting PR's

Post race

Warm down:

Lots of stretching while waiting for my dad to finish

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing that training won't fix. Still have a long way to go before reaching my full potential

Event comments:

DRC did a good job again. The only reason I say not enough drink stations is because in July and August they'll need more. Just way too hot then. Post race activities weren't bad but come on no Bold City beer?

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Swimming

00:22:08
|
1640 yards |
01m 21s / 100yards

Age Group:

1/11

Overall:

4/155

Performance:

Good

Suit:

Course:

.3 out turn south at a buoy, .3 down the beach with a light current, .3 back to the beach

Start type:

Run

Plus:

Waves

Water temp:

82F / 28C

Current:

Low

200M Perf.

Good

Remainder:

Good

Breathing:

Average

Drafting:

Below average

Waves:

Average

Navigation:

Good

Rounding:

Good

T1

Time:

01:00

Performance:

Average

Cap removal:

Good

Helmet on/
Suit off:

Yes

Wetsuit stuck?

No

Run with bike:

Yes

Jump on bike:

Yes

Getting up to speed:

Average

Biking

01:05:27
|
24.85 miles |
22.91 mile/hr

Age Group:

0/11

Overall:

51/155

Performance:

Good

Wind:

Little

Course:

Out and back I ride pretty much daily. 4 round abouts with traffic each way totaling 8. Police did an awesome job with traffic.